Top Reasons to Live in Toms River, NJ

Lots of available real estate! Toms River has homes that sell from below $100,000 all the way up through multi-million dollar listings. The median sale price is a very reasonable $179,950, up 20%. For rent to own homes near the median price, shop in areas like Holiday Heights and Leisure Village West.

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Palatial and luxurious! For homes on the high end, where you might expect to find an in-ground pool, movie theatre, as many bathrooms as there are bedrooms and more, view properties on Cranmoor Drive or Isabella Court.

Grab a great home! While the median price is right around $180,000, it is not uncommon to see listings of approximately $250,000. You can find rent to own houses in almost any neighborhood at that price point. Tour homes in Pleasant Plains and Silverton Pines Terrace, two of the most desirable neighborhoods in Toms River.

Avoid renting! High rental prices, a median of almost $1,300, higher than average for the state. Why rent when you can rent to own? Silver Ridge and Bamberry Estates both offer homes in a lower price range for a primarily owner-occupied neighborhood.

Smart choice for housing! Areas like Wrangell Brook Park and Holiday City offer some beautiful rent to own homes in Toms River. The median sale price in these areas run between $130,000 and $140,000.

Weekend excitement and relaxation! Toms River's parks offer a whole lot of fun in the sun and relaxing walking paths. Bayside Park has lighted basketball parks for day and night games, while Huddy Park is home to numerous historic sites and a gazebo stage for special events.

Sun and sand! Play in the surf, catch some rays, break out the boards and generally enjoy a day at the beach at local Ortley Beach. If the beach is a little crowded, or you want to put in some serious swim time, visit the Tom River Pool at Recreation Building.

Out on the water! Riverboat tours leave regularly on the River Lady from Robbins Parkway. If you have your own craft, boat ramps at Cotty Marine, Gilford Park Yacht Club and Kettle Creek Marina give you a place to plan your own cruise.

Watch the show! Enjoy a movie at one of two theaters in Toms River, the Marquee Cinemas 10 or the AMC. For a more immersive experience, visit the Robert J. Novins Planetarium.

Enjoy learning about culture! The Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum offers an education about life at sea and water craft, a must for any boating enthusiast. Insectropolis offers a whole new way to look at insects, where exhibits explore the world from faceted eyes.

Luscious lobsters and beautiful bites! Enjoy some of the world's freshest seafood at Aqua Blu Kitchen and Cocktails, or taste a flavor punch at Caribbean restaurant Bahama Breeze Island Grille.

Year-round fun! When the weather is not so nice, some indoor fun is a great alternative, and Toms River has plenty. Visit Winding River Skating Center to enjoy the ice in any season, or stop by Playdrome Lanes for a game or two of bowling.